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Instant Hits

Gyllene Tider · 1989

80 min · 23 tracks · pop rock

Energetic pop rock anthems merge catchy melodies with relatable lyrics, capturing youthful exuberance and nostalgia.

Why this album works

'Instant Hits' achieved significant commercial success, topping the charts in Sweden and reinforcing the band's popularity during the late '80s. The album features several hit singles that became staples of Swedish pop music, contributing to Gyllene Tider’s enduring legacy within the genre.
Best for
catchy sing-alongs with friends nostalgic energy for summer days short bursts of joyful fun
Context
Released on January 1, 1989, 'Instant Hits' marked Gyllene Tider's sixth studio album and came during a period of commercial success following their breakthrough in the early 1980s. At this stage, the band was solidifying their status as a prominent force in Swedish pop music, building upon the acclaim of their previous album, 'Puls', released in 1984.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Flickorna på TV2 3:47
  • 2 Ska vi älska, så ska vi älska till Buddy Holly Standout 3:50
  • 3 (Dansar inte lika bra som) Sjömän Standout 2:36
  • 4 Billy 5:27
  • 5 Marie i växeln 3:47
  • 6 När vi två blir en Standout 3:09
  • 7 Leva livet 3:34
  • 8 Det hjärta som brinner 3:04
  • 9 Ljudet av ett annat hjärta 3:54
  • 10 Tylö Sun 2:46
  • 11 Sommartider 3:23
  • 12 När alla vänner gått hem 3:53
  • 13 (Hon vill ha) Puls 3:37
  • 14 Vandrar i ett sommarregn 4:53
  • 15 Flickan i en Cole Porter-sång 3:54
  • 16 Teaser Japanese 3:32
  • 17 Break Another Heart 4:30
  • 18 Småstad 3:33
  • 19 Om hon visste vad hon ville 3:24
  • 20 Ny pojkvän 2:06
  • 21 Oh Yea Oh Yea (Oh Oh) 2:22
  • 22 Vandrande man 3:15
  • 23 Jo-Anna farväl 2:10

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